2011 International 8500 recalls and problems

The 2011 International 8500 has 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

How the 2011 compares

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1recalls
0complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
—median miles

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1 recall

Electrical System

Mar 18, 2010 · NHTSA campaign 10V107000 · 29,460 vehicles

Problem: Navistar has notified NHTSA of a defect on certain model year 2008-2011 International trucks equipped with an optional jump start stud. Corrosion at the base of the stud May cause an electrical short between the stud and battery box.

Original NHTSA wording

NAVISTAR HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL JUMP START STUD. CORROSION AT THE BASE OF THE STUD MAY CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT BETWEEN THE STUD AND BATTERY BOX.

Risk: An electrical short May cause a vehicle fire.

Original NHTSA wording

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT MAY CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy & notes

A final remedy has been established. Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles by installing a new jump start stud. Repairs will be preformed free of charge. An interim action will involve the removal of the jump start stud and the connecting cable. The safety recall began on September 10, 2010. Owners May contact International dealers at 1-800-448-7825.

Navistar's recall campaign number IS10506.owners May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

2011 vs. other International 8500 years

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Questions

Does the 2011 International 8500 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2011 International 8500, the latest from Mar 18, 2010 (electrical system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 International 8500?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 International 8500.